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Reed College
Reed College emphasizes liberal arts and intellectual curiosity within its student community in Portland, Oregon.
About Reed College
Reed College is a liberal arts college in Portland, Oregon. Its website is aimed mainly at prospective students and visitors. It describes the college's approach to learning, lists admissions information, promotes a fall campus visit program, and shares news and alumni stories.
The homepage describes undergraduate research with faculty, a senior thesis based on original research, and a signature first-year humanities course called Humanities 110. It also states that the college uses written feedback in place of letter grades, has a test-free admissions policy, and waived application fees. The excerpt does not list tuition or other costs.
Key features
- Fall Visit Program with registration, held in Portland on November 9, 2026
- Written feedback used in place of letter grades, according to the homepage
- Undergraduate research, including work with professors in labs
- Senior thesis described as containing original research
- Humanities 110 course on how people in diverse historical contexts addressed existence
- Test-free admissions with holistic review of grades, accomplishments, and perspectives
Best for: Prospective undergraduate students interested in a liberal arts education with research and a senior thesis, and those planning a campus visit.
Good for
- Test-free admissions policy with holistic review of applicants
- Written feedback in place of letter grades, according to the homepage
- Campus includes a 28-acre canyon, lawns, and a short bike ride to downtown Portland
Reed College at a glance
- Official website
- reed.edu
- Type
- Institution
- Platforms
- Web
- Language
- English
- Country
- US
- Good for
- Students
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Reed College FAQ
When is the Fall Visit Program?
The homepage lists Monday, November 9, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PDT, with a registration link on the site.
Does Reed require standardized tests for admission?
No. The homepage states that Reed has a test-free policy and reviews applicants holistically.
Are there application fees?
The homepage states that Reed waived application fees. The excerpt does not say whether this applies to all future application cycles.
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